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Who's Bob Johnson?
Born: Mar. 4, 1931
Died: Nov. 26, 1991
Coached the Pittsburgh Penguins to their 1st Stanley Cup title in 1991; led the University of Wisconsin to 3 NCAA titles (1973,77,81) in 15 years (also coached the Wisconsin golf team); coached the 1976 U.S. Olympic team and the NHL's Calgary Flames (1982-87).
Tribute to Bob Johnson
Forwards: Offensive Points of Emphasis
Ice Hockey Tip of the Week from November 14, 2000
The forward position is a challenging one, requiring athletes who play both ends of the ice well. Let's take a closer look at what a forward can focus on to become really effective as an offensive threat.
While this is not an exhaustive list, the following are the key basic hockey skills and knowledge-sets to emphasize when developing good forwards on offense:
Keep feet moving when passing or shooting the puck
Communicate well with your teammates
Win all the races to loose pucks
Never skate by the net after a shot
Don't get caught three men deep in the zone below the puck
Keep a forward high for offensive as well as defensive purposes
Understand the concepts of support, transition,pressure, and containment
Ability to cycle and create space
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